Air Force Civilian Service · 15 hours ago
Technical Director, 19 SDS
Dahlgren, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command is seeking a Technical Director for the 19th Space Defense Squadron, a leader in space operations innovation. In this role, you will guide a team to protect U.S. interests in space through critical missions and technical project oversight.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Guide a dedicated team of IT and computer specialists to accomplish vital Space Domain Awareness (SDA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) missions
Protect and defend U.S. and allied interests by providing timely and accurate satellite data, developing new capabilities, and ensuring the operational readiness of mission systems
Serve as the top-ranking civilian and head of the Mission Assurance Branch
Act as the squadron's senior civilian authority and the Commander's top technical advisor
Foster professional growth within the team while building and maintaining critical relationships with partners across the USSF, DoW, NASA, and private industry
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access
Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties
Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment
A professional STEM degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is highly desired
May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
This is a Key position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available
Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'Unscheduled Telework'
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year
Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
PCS is authorized. Incentive is not authorized
Preferred
The ideal candidate for the Technical Director role is a visionary and strategic leader who will serve as the squadron's senior civilian authority and the Commander's top technical advisor
Expert-level knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering, particularly in Space Domain Awareness (SDA), to guide a team of IT specialists and oversee complex technical projects
Mentors and master communicators, capable of fostering professional growth within their team while building and maintaining critical relationships with partners across the USSF, DoW, NASA, and private industry
Company
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